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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.91, 684.41 and 371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.91, 684.41 and 371.35 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.91 : 684.41 = 371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.91/684.41 = 371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.91x = 684.41 × 371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.91x = 254,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,155.65/495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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